Adult Day Staff Services
COPSA is pleased to offer resources and educational materials for Professionals serving in the Adult Day Community. Using the links below, you will be able to access training materials for Adult Day staff, past issues of our monthly newsletters on timely topics, and current articles on topics related to Aging. Thank you for visiting! Please contact us with any feedback and requests by using the phone number or contact link at the top of the page.
Adult Day Staff Services
COPSA is pleased to offer resources and educational materials for Professionals serving in the Adult Day Community. Using the links below, you will be able to access training materials for Adult Day staff, past issues of our monthly newsletters on timely topics, and current articles on topics related to Aging. Thank you for visiting! Please contact us with any feedback and requests by using the phone number or contact link at the top of the page.
Adult Day Staff Training
THE MANUAL
COPSA has developed a manual and a series of training videos specifically for Adult Day Centers.
The Manual on Foundations of Dementia Enabled Care in Adult Day Programming includes useful information as well as worksheets to help the users think through how to apply the content on the job. The 117-page Manual was designed for self-study or for use in a training group, where staff learn content together with colleagues and supervisors.
Adult Day Staff Training
THE MANUAL
COPSA has developed a manual and a series of training videos specifically for Adult Day Centers.
The Manual on Foundations of Dementia Enabled Care in Adult Day Programming includes useful information as well as worksheets to help the users think through how to apply the content on the job. The 117-page Manual was designed for self-study or for use in a training group, where staff learn content together with colleagues and supervisors.
THE TRAINING VIDEOS
To supplement the use of the Manual, we have created a series of seven videos.
Like the Manual, the video series offers basic information about how dementia affects the people living with it. Each video introduces strategies and approaches related to a particular topic area. The Foundations manual provides additional content and practice exercises.
VIDEO 1: Overview
VIDEO 2: Brain Functioning
VIDEO 3: Focus on Strengths
VIDEO 4: Communication
VIDEO 5: Planning Activities
VIDEO 6: Safety Concerns
VIDEO 7: Program Environment
THE TRAINING VIDEOS
To supplement the use of the Manual, we have created a series of seven videos.
Like the Manual, the video series offers basic information about how dementia affects the people living with it. Each video introduces strategies and approaches related to a particular topic area. The Foundations manual provides additional content and practice exercises.
VIDEO 1: Overview
VIDEO 2: Brain Functioning
VIDEO 3: Focus on Strengths
VIDEO 4: Communication
VIDEO 5: Planning Activities
VIDEO 6: Safety Concerns
VIDEO 7: Program Environment
THE HOW-TO GUIDE
If you are considering how you might use the Manual and videos at your program, you may want to download the “How To” handout.
This brief handout provides information and ideas for Adult Day Center administration to use Foundations as part of new hire orientation and ongoing staff development. The handout also includes a description of each video.
THE HOW-TO GUIDE
If you are considering how you might use the Manual and videos at your program, you may want to download the “How To” handout.
This brief handout provides information and ideas for Adult Day Center administration to use Foundations as part of new hire orientation and ongoing staff development. The handout also includes a description of each video.
Newsletters
Each month, COPSA distributes a newsletter on timely topics that are relevant to New Jersey Adult Day Centers. Download our current issue, or explore our archive of back issues featuring dozens of helpful articles. Simply click on any of the links below to download a PDF. If your Center does not receive the monthly mailing, please use the “contact” button at the top of the page to request being added to our Adult Day Center mailing list.
BACK ISSUES
- March 2024: Sleep Awareness Month
- February 2024: Physical and Emotional Heart Health
- January 2024: Starting New Year on Right Foot
- December 2023: Winter Wellness
- November 2023: National Family Caregivers Month
- October 2023: Truth-Telling and Person-Centered Care
- September 2023: Celebrating National Adult Day Services Week
- August 2023: Support for Everyday and Bigger Decisions
- July 2023: Information and Activities to Enhance Your Day
- June 2023: Information & Resources on Aging with Pride
- May 2023: Celebrating Older American’s Month
- April 2023: Managing Challenging Behaviors at Adult Day Center
- March 2023: Stress, Burnout and Increasing Resilience
- February 2023: Communicating with Skill and Heart
- January 2023: Dementia and the Diseases that Cause Memory Loss
- December 2022: Supporting Health and Wellness in the Winter
- November 2022: National Family Caregiver Month
- October 2022: Manage Stress and Support Individuals with Memory Loss
- September 2022: National Adult Day Services Week
- August 2022: Letting Go, Guilt and Forgiveness
- July 2022: Therapeutic Recreation Week & The Value of Leisure
- Jun 2022: Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month; Brain Health
- May 2022: The Magic of Movement; Exercise Toolkit
- April 2022: We’re Here For You; Decision Fatigue
- March 2022: Sleep is Critical for Everyone
- February 2022: Supporting Heart Health; What is a Healthy Diet?
- January 2022: Living for Today: A New Perspective
- December 2021: On the Way; Risk of Failing & Fear of Failing
- November 2021: World Kindness Day and National Caregiver Month
- October 2021: Mental Health Awareness; Depression in Older Adults
- September 2021: National Preparedness Month; Why Plan Ahead?
- August 2021: Summer Fun; Tips for Managing Daily Activities
- July 2021: Indepdendence Day; The Pursuit of Happiness
Newsletters
Each month, COPSA distributes a newsletter on timely topics that are relevant to New Jersey Adult Day Centers. Download our current issue, or explore our archive of back issues featuring dozens of helpful articles. Simply click on any of the links below to download a PDF. If your Center does not receive the monthly mailing, please use the “contact” button at the top of the page to request being added to our Adult Day Center mailing list.
BACK ISSUES
- March 2024: Sleep Awareness Month
- February 2024: Physical and Emotional Heart Health
- January 2024: Starting New Year on Right Foot
- December 2023: Winter Wellness
- November 2023: National Family Caregivers Month
- October 2023: Truth-Telling and Person-Centered Care
- September 2023: Celebrating National Adult Day Services Week
- August 2023: Support for Everyday and Bigger Decisions
- July 2023: Information and Activities to Enhance Your Day
- June 2023: Information & Resources on Aging with Pride
- May 2023: Celebrating Older American’s Month
- April 2023: Managing Challenging Behaviors at Adult Day Center
- March 2023: Stress, Burnout and Increasing Resilience
- February 2023: Communicating with Skill and Heart
- January 2023: Understanding Dementia and the Diseases that Cause Memory Loss
- December 2022: Supporting Your Health and Wellness in the Winter
- November 2022: Help Support Family Caregivers during National Family Caregiver Month
- October 2022: Manage Stress and Support Individuals with Memory Loss
- September 2022: National Adult Day Services Week
- August 2022: Letting Go, Guilt and Forgiveness
- July 2022: Therapeutic Recreation Week & The Value of Leisure
- June 2022: Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month; Risks to Brain Health; Brain Health Tips
- May 2022: The Magic of Movement; Exercise Toolkit to Help People with Dementia
- April 2022: We’re Here For You; Decision Fatigue
- March 2022: Sleep is Critical for Everyone
- February 2022: Supporting Heart Health; What is a Healthy Diet?
- January 2022: Living for Today: A New Perspective
- December 2021: What’s on the Way; Risk of Failing and Fear of Failing
- November 2021: World Kindness Day and National Caregiver Month
- October 2021: Mental Health Awareness; Depression in Older Adults
- September 2021: National Preparedness Month; Why Plan Ahead?; An Emergency Care Plan
- August 2021: Summer Fun; Tips for Managing Daily Activities
- July 2021: Indepdendence Day; The Pursuit of Happiness
THE FOUNDATIONS MANUAL AND VIDEO SERIES WAS
extremely helpful to our staff.
NOT ONLY DID WE LEARN A LOT, BUT
IT WAS A GREAT BONDING EXPERIENCE AS WELL!
THE FOUNDATIONS MANUAL AND VIDEO SERIES WAS
extremely helpful to our staff.
NOT ONLY DID WE LEARN A LOT, BUT
IT WAS A GREAT BONDING EXPERIENCE AS WELL!
